The PolarStar PR-15 EPAR has been one of the most talked about subjects in recent airsoft history since it has been one of the only systems to directly challenge the AEG for battlefield superiority in over two decades. This revolutionary new system was designed specifically with the hardcore skirmisher in mind by offering unmatched performance, reliability and versatility. Those lucky enough to have ever used or seen this system in action have quickly deemed it the ultimate skirmish weapon.

Being a rifle which uses brand new technology, we obviously cannot fit every bit of information into its description. Therefore, if you would like the full briefing on this new system, please read our in-depth FAQ on the PolarStar Fusion Engine and the PR-15 EPAR.

This Electro-Pneumatic Airsoft Rifle (EPAR) is equipped with the PolarStar Fusion Engine which runs off of High Pressure Air (HPA). The Fusion Engine is best described as a solenoid driven, electronically controlled, HPA powered, drop-in replacement for an AEGs gearbox. Never again will you have to deal with the headache of stripped pistons, broken gears, snapped tappet plates or late nights spent retuning and reshimming your rifle before a game. This system gives you the ability to easily adjust literally every aspect your rifles performance allowing the PR-15 to fulfill several different roles in one reliable, easy to use package. And the best part is with this system you will not need to have a degree in airsoft mechanics to customize the performance of your rifle. If you have only the basic understanding of how an airsoft gun functions you will be able to tune your rifle as easily as changing the ring tone on your cell phone.

Rear wired to buffer tube with JST connector allows for the battery and FCU to be completely contained with the buffer tube.

Interfaces with stock AEG barrel/hop-chamber allowing for aftermarket barrel upgrades and the use of traditional AEG magazines.

The externals of the PR-15 are equally as impressive since PolarStar has contracted VFC to manufacture their rifles bodies. This company is known for making some of the finest airsoft replicas in the industry and these rifles are no exception. Machined from aluminum, these rifles are extremely durable yet remain lightweight and easy to manage in the field. They feature milled trademarks, sequential serial numbers and are finished in a wear resistant, mil-spec anodized coating.

Key features of the PolarStar PR-15 CQBR

Compact, 10.5 inch, one piece barrel.

Fixed A frame front sight with removable Match Grade rear sight.

Working dust cover and bolt catch.

6 position collapsing stock.

When it comes to performance these rifles cannot be described as anything less than extraordinary. Firing it feels completely different from an AEG since there is no motor whine, no gear noise and the rifles fires instantly when you squeeze the trigger. Even an AEG with a Lipo and a MOSFET can not achieve this fast of a trigger response. In fact, these rifles can actually fire faster than you can pull the trigger. And, since these rifles sound more like high powered air rifles than airsoft guns, having a few of these opening up during an engagement brings a whole new level of realism to the game.

The Blue air nozzle which comes standard in the PR-15 series caps the muzzle velocity to keep it within the field rifle limits allowed by most events even at the systems maximum operating pressure. By adjusting the pressure on your air tanks regulator you will have a velocity adjustment range of 50 fps within the operating pressure range of 90psi to 120psi. This makes it possible to fine tune your rifle to the exact velocity you want without even needing to pop open the receiver. PolarStar is also offering aftermarket air nozzles which can shift the velocity range up and down. With a set of these color coded, easy to install air nozzles you will always be able to reach your target velocity while staying within the systems optimum pressure range no matter if you need a CQB rifle shooting below 1 Joule or a high powered sniper rifle that can reach out to 100 yards or more.

Bottom line, we have been in business since 1998 and in that time we have never seen an airsoft system built with as much attention to detail, intelligence and quality as PolarStar has done with their Fusion Engine. That combined with the always impressive VFC externals and this is possibly the finest shooting and most dependable airsoft rifle money can buy.

This PolarStar product comes with a 6 month warranty provided by PolarStar Airsoft. Warranty repair or replacement on this item must go through the PolarStar service center and does not fall under the Shorty USA warranty.

I have went through several AEG's and pistols through my years of playing airsoft, so when I heard about this gun I was a little weary about getting one. after talking with one of the awesome sales staff at Shorty USA about this gun and what it could do for me I desided to giving it a try, and it was the best move I've ever made.
PRO's:
1. Excelent trigger response on both the closed and open bolt firing positions.
2. once its dialed in the air consumtion is minimal.
3. like other reviews have said the air hose doesn't get in the way (I have mine weaved through the mollie of my vest to keep it tight and secure
4. consistant shots every time (I set the gun to 379 FPS and it shot consistantly at 379 FPS each time I went to the chrono station)
5. programability is great and easy.
6. the LIPO battery for this gun is smaller than a 9V and last for 12000rds
7. FPS changes are as simple as switching out a nozzle
I could keep going but this will take to long

CON's
1. the instructions provided are lacking and theres no trouble shooting section
(this would have come in handy when I was trying to figure out why my gun wasn't working properly right out of the box it turned out the nossle dewell was set to low on the stock setting for it to fire properly.
2. It does require an HPA tank (you'll end up sending more on AEG upgrades and repairs so it acually cheaper to get this gun and a HPA tank, I bought two tanks for $300)
I really don't have many CON's.

this gun is better than anything I've fired and its made in the USA so I know when I call the manufacture I will get taken care of. In closing if your always sick of your AEG going down because you stripped your gears or its not shooting at the correct FPS because you have the wrong spring in it then bite the bullet and make the switch, I would even dare to say its on par with if not better than a PTW from Tackleberry... Yeah I said it!

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Though it is extremely pricey for this gun to be at the max, it was well worth saving the money. I spent about a month saving the money i didn't use for this gun, (I'm only 15, i I dont have a great job). To then finally buying it. Changing the fps is not difficult at all. All around great gun. Not to expensive, but it has its cons in pricing.

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